Notice To Investigators

Update of On-Line Estates of Deceased Persons Data

The Unclaimed Property Division is pleased to announce an update for the Estates of Deceased Persons Data. This updated file will be available for download on Thursday, April 4, 2019. The Estates of Deceased Persons File contains estates of deceased persons remitted to the State of California pursuant to Probate Code and Code of Civil Procedure section 1300 et seq. The Estates of Deceased Persons File displays these properties indexed by the following four categories: The State of California’s Property ID Number, decedent’s name, reported heir(s) and the property’s available balance.

Unclaimed Property Records Download Availability - October 1, 2018

The Unclaimed Property Division is pleased to announce a new service to replace the annual Investigator DVD release process. A new and free unclaimed property and owner record download functionality is now available to anyone via the State Controller’s Office public website. This new service is available for use on Monday, October 1, 2018, with the most recent property records information.

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